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Release Date: 26-10-1998
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Catalog Number: 13046-2
Barcode: 13711304626
Musical Style: Native American
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blessing Way [04:48] | 11 | Boy in Love [03:15] |
| 2 | Mother With Child [02:51] | 12 | Singing Birds [03:15] |
| 3 | Peace [03:07] | 13 | Kokopelli [04:02] |
| 4 | Ashne Ate [01:37] | 14 | Shy Girl [02:45] |
| 5 | Child at Play [02:10] | 15 | Hunt [02:02] |
| 6 | Spirit [01:07] | 16 | Hunting Chant [02:47] |
| 7 | Prayer [05:22] | 17 | Mothers Cry [04:22] |
| 8 | Happy Shepherd [04:06] | 18 | Peace Chant [03:39] |
| 9 | Drum [03:34] | 19 | Blessing Way - End [04:18] |
| 10 | I Love You [04:26] | 20 | Nature (Collage by Ulrich Kraus) [02:38] |
Description:
The wind whistling through Arizona's Canyon de Chelly and songbirds that make that beautiful canyon their home, join the flute, drumming and chanting of Native American performer, Perry Silverbird, in a tribute to his land and culture in The Blessing Way. The listener is transported to a rocky ridge within the canyon as the sun rises and the birds awaken. Perry Silverbird begins the melodious poetry of his small reed flute. The music seems to spiral through the canyon, echoing off its massive red walls. As the sun moves higher, his drumming commences like the pulsing rhythm of the earth. Far away, there is chanting. It draws nearer and surrounds the listener with the cleansing of The Blessing Way, a sacred Navajo ceremony. Gradually, while the sunlight fades and the canyon turns to twilight, the chanting and drumming fade as well. When the lone flute finally ceases and the birds have nested for the night, all that is left is the wind whistling once again through the haunting darkness of Canyon de Chelly. The Blessing Way was recorded on location in the Navajo Nation's spectacular Canyon de Chelly (pronounced Shay), in the northeastern corner of Arizona. The musical performances are crystal clear and the sounds of nature are quite remarkable, making the combination both uplifting and calming.
Biography:
A fourth generation performer, Perry Silverbird has been a musician since the age of seven. His first passion was the drums because of the power he was able to express while performing; however, he soon needed an outlet to convey his gentle nature. He found that with the flute, he was able to express a wider range of emotions, hence his name, Gentle Flute Poet. Because he and his family were always on the road, Silverbird was able to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. These experiences found their way into his music, creating a sound that appeals to a broad range of people. His Native American heritage has also been a driving force in his music and his strong tie with this legacy, as well as with nature, can be clearly seen throughout his works.
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